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Bait of ruble and shadow of war: Sri Lanka’s mercenary scandal

Saturday, 26 July 2025 00:10

Addressing black carbon for double impact on climate and health

Saturday, 26 July 2025 00:05

Multi-dimensional approach to lift status of rural sector: Praja Shakthi program in context

Saturday, 26 July 2025 00:05

Remembering Rajendram Rajamahendran: Legacy of courage and compassion

Saturday, 26 July 2025 00:04

B. Saroja Devi: Sweet voiced Kannada parrot was goddess of expression

Friday, 25 July 2025 03:23

Impact of emerging tech and AI on jobs: Are companies and workers ready?

Friday, 25 July 2025 02:55

Is global free trading paradoxical?

Friday, 25 July 2025 02:43

Trump tariff: Jolt to Sri Lanka’s dependence voracity and innate complacency

Friday, 25 July 2025 02:31

Kings of Rugby set out to redeem their Kingdom

Friday, 25 July 2025 02:03

Progressive or retrogressive? Rationally defining AKD’s Presidency and NPP Government

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:40

For US, UK and Europe, wars, death and destruction are profitable business

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:22

CIMA Sri Lanka celebrates 60 years of excellence in finance and business

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:20

Coconut growers in dilemma

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 00:26

Expectations and disappointments

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 00:22

Towards sustainable growth: Expanding Swiss-Sri Lanka economic cooperation

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 00:20

Duple drub in Colombo shifts Rugby Monarchy to Kandy

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 00:01

Rotary spruce stock market, a lot to be done

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 02:17

Governance sans management skill results in “no action, talk only”

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 02:06

Towards decentralised, citizen-centric governance model for Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 01:53

Social proof in action: Behavioural path to better tax system

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 00:47

Supreme Court orders $ 1 b compensation for X-Press Pearl disaster

In a landmark judgment, Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court (SC) has ordered non-State parties involved in the 2021 MV X-Press Pearl maritime disaster to pay ..

EU standards key to boosting exports and investments in Sri Lanka: Envoy

Friday, 25 July 2025 05:52

The Delegation of the European Union in Sri Lanka Deputy Ambassador Lars Bredal recently said that aligning with EU standards on sustainability and du ..

President calls for transformative education reform to drive national progress

Friday, 25 July 2025 05:47

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday delivered a passionate call for sweeping educational reform during a defining speech in Parliament, statin ..

Hrithik Roshan to grace City of Dreams grand opening on 2 August

Friday, 25 July 2025 05:44

Indian film star Hrithik Roshan is set to visit Sri Lanka next month to attend the grand inauguration of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, which will official ..

No plans to restrict vehicle imports: CBSL Chief

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:12

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday clarified that neither it nor the Government has imposed any limits on ve ..

CBSL warns merchants against illegally charging extra fees on card payments

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:08

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday issued a firm reminder to merchants that charging customers an additional fee, such as a 2.5%-3% surcha ..

President appoints special committee to prove fraud and irregularities at SriLankan Airlines and AASL

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:06

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed a Special Presidential Investigation Committee to probe alleged incidents of fraud, corruption, and ir ..

Sri Lankan passport gains five places to rank world’s 91st

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:02

Sri Lanka’s passport has leaped five ranks in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025, landing at 91st place, according to the latest rankings release ..

‘Public participation in governance keeps corruption at bay and spurs economic growth’: Former President Kumaratunga

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:00

By Randima Attygalle Signalling the urgent need for transformational leadership in South Asia that is accountable and courageous to face challenges a ..

CSE CEO appointment referred to AG’s opinion over conflict of interest

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 00:12

The appointment of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has been referred to the Attorney General (AG) for an opinion ..

Six airlines owe Rs. 27.6 b in unpaid embarkation levy: Deputy Minister

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 00:08

Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku yesterday revealed in Parliament that six airlines have defaulted on embarkation l ..

Court order against House of Fashions in case filed by ‘Under Armour’

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 00:06

‘Under Armour,’ a world-renowned brand in the sports apparel industry, successfully obtained an interim injunction from the Commercial High Court ..

Committee of Inquiry finds Deshabandhu guilty of all allegations, recommends his removal

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 00:02

The Committee of Inquiry appointed to investigate allegations of gross abuse of power against suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandhu ..

Lanka Realty Investments advances strategic divestment and capital infusion

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 01:46

Lanka Realty Investments PLC (LRI) yesterday announced two major steps in its strategic repositioning and financial strengthening journey – the dive ..

UNDP urges Sri Lanka to view nature as economic capital

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 01:19

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) yesterday called on Sri Lanka to treat nature as vital economic capital and prioritise integrated, sus ..

FDI inflows double in 1H of 2025

Monday, 21 July 2025 04:51

Sri Lanka has registered a remarkable 101% year-on-year (YoY) surge in realised foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows during the first half of 2025, ..

IMF Fifth Review of Sri Lanka set for Fall 2025

Friday, 25 July 2025 05:49

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Communications Director Julie Kozack yesterday confirmed that the Fifth Review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facili ..

Import and Export Control Department earns Rs. 3.7 b in 2024

Friday, 25 July 2025 05:46

The Department of Import and Export Control has reported a revenue of Rs. 3.7 billion for 2024, marking a 13% increase compared to the previous year, ..

Capital market content to be integrated into proposed financial literacy curriculum

Friday, 25 July 2025 05:41

A seminar on ‘Financial Literacy’ was held on 18 July at the Education Ministry, providing a platform for stakeholders involved in ongoing educati ..

SL moves to regulate cryptocurrency providers ahead of global AML review

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:10

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said Sri Lanka is taking steps to register cryptocurrency service providers as part of its br ..

Tea exports in 1H hit four-year high

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:06

Sri Lanka’s tea export performance in the first half of 2025 has reached its highest level in four years, driven by strong demand, an improved value ..

June tea crop dips, but maintains strong 1H growth

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:04

Sri Lanka’s tea industry faced a notable production dip in June, with total output falling by 6.3% compared to the same month last year, according t ..

ADB lowers Asia-Pacific growth forecast amid trade frictions

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:02

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised downward its GDP growth forecast for Asia and the Pacific, including Sri Lanka, citing heightened risks f ..

Transparency International challenges National Audit (Amendment) Bill in SC

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 00:14

The Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) yesterday filed legal action in the Supreme Court challenging the National Audit (Amendment) Bill whic ..

Asia Capital to divest control of stockbroking firm

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 00:10

Asia Capital PLC yesterday announced plans to divest control of its stockbroking arm. It said at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company ..

Cyber Threat and Malware Analysis Research Unit to support country’s digital transformation

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 00:06

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved establishing a dedicated research unit within the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka C ..

Sri Lanka to sign MoU with National University of Singapore for AI collaboration

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 00:04

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Digital Economy Ministry and the ..

Cabinet approves move to gazette draft bill to curb entitlements for ex-Presidents

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 00:00

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved publishing the draft bill to amend the Presidents’ Entitlements Act No. 4 of 1986, in the Government Gaz ..

President meets IMF delegation ahead of next EFF review

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 01:42

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday held key discussions with representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), focusing on the upcomi ..

Global wealth mentor Robert Kiyosaki brings financial mastery to Colombo

Monday, 21 July 2025 04:57

In an unprecedented move that marks a new chapter in Sri Lanka’s journey towards financial literacy and economic empowerment, world-renowned financi ..

First Capital claims 60% probability of CBSL rate cut

Monday, 21 July 2025 04:50

First Capital Research has speculated that there is a 60% probability of a policy rate cut by the Monetary Board during its review tomorrow (22) to to ..

EU standards key to boosting exports and investments in Sri Lanka: Envoy

Friday, 25 July 2025 05:52

The Delegation of the European Union in Sri Lanka Deputy Ambassador Lars Bredal recently said that aligning with EU standards on sustainability and du ..

IMF Fifth Review of Sri Lanka set for Fall 2025

Friday, 25 July 2025 05:49

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Communications Director Julie Kozack yesterday confirmed that the Fifth Review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facili ..

President calls for transformative education reform to drive national progress

Friday, 25 July 2025 05:47

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday delivered a passionate call for sweeping educational reform during a defining speech in Parliament, statin ..

Import and Export Control Department earns Rs. 3.7 b in 2024

Friday, 25 July 2025 05:46

The Department of Import and Export Control has reported a revenue of Rs. 3.7 billion for 2024, marking a 13% increase compared to the previous year, ..

Hrithik Roshan to grace City of Dreams grand opening on 2 August

Friday, 25 July 2025 05:44

Indian film star Hrithik Roshan is set to visit Sri Lanka next month to attend the grand inauguration of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, which will official ..

Capital market content to be integrated into proposed financial literacy curriculum

Friday, 25 July 2025 05:41

A seminar on ‘Financial Literacy’ was held on 18 July at the Education Ministry, providing a platform for stakeholders involved in ongoing educati ..

No plans to restrict vehicle imports: CBSL Chief

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:12

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday clarified that neither it nor the Government has imposed any limits on ve ..

SL moves to regulate cryptocurrency providers ahead of global AML review

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:10

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said Sri Lanka is taking steps to register cryptocurrency service providers as part of its br ..

CBSL warns merchants against illegally charging extra fees on card payments

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:08

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday issued a firm reminder to merchants that charging customers an additional fee, such as a 2.5%-3% surcha ..

Tea exports in 1H hit four-year high

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:06

Sri Lanka’s tea export performance in the first half of 2025 has reached its highest level in four years, driven by strong demand, an improved value ..

President appoints special committee to prove fraud and irregularities at SriLankan Airlines and AASL

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:06

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed a Special Presidential Investigation Committee to probe alleged incidents of fraud, corruption, and ir ..

June tea crop dips, but maintains strong 1H growth

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:04

Sri Lanka’s tea industry faced a notable production dip in June, with total output falling by 6.3% compared to the same month last year, according t ..

Sri Lankan passport gains five places to rank world’s 91st

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:02

Sri Lanka’s passport has leaped five ranks in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025, landing at 91st place, according to the latest rankings release ..

ADB lowers Asia-Pacific growth forecast amid trade frictions

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:02

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised downward its GDP growth forecast for Asia and the Pacific, including Sri Lanka, citing heightened risks f ..

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Friday, 25 July 2025 21:04

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Friday, 25 July 2025 20:32

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Friday, 25 July 2025 20:02

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Friday, 25 July 2025 12:28

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Thursday, 17 July 2025 00:10

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Thursday, 17 July 2025 00:00

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Dialog launches Sri Lanka’s most affordable 5G smartphone

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:10

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Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:06

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Saturday, 26 July 2025 00:10

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Saturday, 26 July 2025 00:01

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Bait of ruble and shadow of war: Sri Lanka’s mercenary scandal

Saturday, 26 July 2025 00:10

The Sri Lankan mercenary scandal exposes how economic hardship forces former soldiers into the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Brainwashed by spurious promis ..

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Saturday, 26 July 2025 00:10

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Saturday, 26 July 2025 00:05

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Can the country move on from July 1983?

Saturday, 26 July 2025 00:00

The month of July, since 1983 has become a month for reflection on one of the country’s darkest chapters. While the killing of 13 soldiers at Thirun ..

Misguided obsession on manufacturing

Friday, 25 July 2025 03:42

Challenge of education reforms

Thursday, 24 July 2025 00:00

Fate of Sri Lankan exports amidst unpredictability of Trump tariffs

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 00:00

Saving elephants: Time for science, strategy, and solidarity

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 00:46

Chemmani and beyond

Monday, 21 July 2025 03:07

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Building trust in digital age: Sri Lanka’s roadmap to cybersecurity and data privacy

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:00

The first ever full-day Data Privacy and Protection Summit organised by the Daily FT in collaboration with CICRA Holdings Ltd., was held recently at ..

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Overseas Realty (Ceylon) appoints Dr. Ranee Jayamaha as new Chairperson

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025 opens registrations

Land prices surge up to 20% as real estate market responds to lower rates and economic stability

Sunshine Holdings celebrates employee excellence at SUN Awards 2025

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McLarens Group and Koko forge strategic partnership

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David Pieris Group distributes seed capital to promising Northern startups

WIPO Global Award winner Dr. Nadisha Chandrasena meets Prime Minister

National Business Excellence Awards 2025 to honour top performers on 24 July

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Bait of ruble and shadow of war: Sri Lanka’s mercenary scandal

Addressing black carbon for double impact on climate and health

Multi-dimensional approach to lift status of rural sector: Praja Shakthi program in context

Remembering Rajendram Rajamahendran: Legacy of courage and compassion

B. Saroja Devi: Sweet voiced Kannada parrot was goddess of expression

Impact of emerging tech and AI on jobs: Are companies and workers ready?

Is global free trading paradoxical?

Trump tariff: Jolt to Sri Lanka’s dependence voracity and innate complacency

Kings of Rugby set out to redeem their Kingdom

Progressive or retrogressive? Rationally defining AKD’s Presidency and NPP Government

For US, UK and Europe, wars, death and destruction are profitable business

CIMA Sri Lanka celebrates 60 years of excellence in finance and business

Coconut growers in dilemma

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Towards sustainable growth: Expanding Swiss-Sri Lanka economic cooperation

Duple drub in Colombo shifts Rugby Monarchy to Kandy

Rotary spruce stock market, a lot to be done

Governance sans management skill results in “no action, talk only”

Towards decentralised, citizen-centric governance model for Sri Lanka

Social proof in action: Behavioural path to better tax system

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Home Lands records highest sales done in a month in history

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Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025 opens registrations

Land prices surge up to 20% as real estate market responds to lower rates and economic stability

Sunshine Holdings celebrates employee excellence at SUN Awards 2025

APB leads dialogue on technology and cyber risk supervision shaping resilient digital future

Impact of emerging tech and AI on jobs: Are companies and workers ready?

Unlock new trade opportunities with Vietnam

EDB–NOCU’s countrywide awareness campaign reaches Batticaloa

CIC Vetcare supports MSME “SAJ” to next level

McLarens Group and Koko forge strategic partnership

Knuckles Spring Water enters Bahrain market

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MTI in Zimbabwe for strategy consulting assignment

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